Moore County, Tennessee solar moratorium
Moore County has a moratorium in force since February 17, 2025, running to February 17, 2030. It covers new large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems (GSES) in Moore County; excludes personal use under 0.25 acre and the approved Silicon Ranch project.
Updated October 2026
Moratorium
New large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems (GSES) in Moore County; excludes personal use under 0.25 acre and the approved Silicon Ranch project
- Adopted
- February 17, 2025
- Runs to
- February 17, 2030
- Checked
- October 7, 2026
the Metro Council voted unanimously to place a five-year moratorium on future solar farm development in Metro Moore County
Every Tennessee figure in one spreadsheet
36 figures from 6 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 1 of those places is not on this site. Plus the moratorium or ban on file and Tennessee state law.
How these figures were read
Moratoria and bans are checked against the adopting document. Ordinances change and many figures apply only in some cases, so check the cited section with the county before relying on one.
Common questions
Is there a solar moratorium in Moore County, TN?
Moore County has a moratorium in force since February 17, 2025, running to February 17, 2030. It covers new large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems (GSES) in Moore County; excludes personal use under 0.25 acre and the approved Silicon Ranch project. Checked against the adopting document on October 7, 2026.